Plant and fungi parts help robots level up

What are biohybrid robots?

• Robots that can fly

• Machines that only use animal cells

• Devices that merge artificial parts with living tissue

• Robots made entirely of metal

What is the role of mycelia in biohybrid robots?

• To make robots fly

• To provide energy

• To clean the robots

• To help robots sense their surroundings

What is static electricity?

• Electricity that flows continuously

• Electricity that is stored and not moving

• Electricity that powers cars

• Electricity that is used in computers

Why are fungi used in biohybrid robots?

• They are easy to grow and survive harsh conditions

• They are rare

• They are colorful

• They are expensive

What is the main advantage of using plants in technology?

• They require a lot of maintenance

• They are very expensive

• They can heal themselves

• They are very heavy

What is an action potential?

• A kind of fungus

• A type of robot

• A type of plant

• A brief change in electrical potential on a cell's surface

What is the main challenge of using living materials in technology?

• They are too colorful

• They need to be kept alive

• They are too heavy

• They are too small

What is the purpose of artificial leaves in Meder's research?

• To make plants look prettier

• To harvest static electricity

• To make plants grow faster

• To change the color of plants

What is a potential use for biohybrid robots in agriculture?

• To water plants

• To test soil health

• To harvest crops

• To plant seeds

What is the main benefit of using fungi over animal cells in biohybrid robots?

• Fungi are more colorful

• Fungi grow faster and are easier to cultivate

• Animal cells are cheaper

• Animal cells are more durable